An Act to protect children from adults in positions of authority or trust
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts to develop and implement an abuse prevention policy for children. The goal is to protect children from adults who hold positions of authority or trust within schools and other educational settings. This policy will likely outline procedures for reporting and addressing suspected abuse or misconduct.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create an abuse prevention policy.
- The policy will focus on protecting children.
- The policy will address adults in positions of authority or trust.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Education and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Children
- School staff and educators
- Parents and guardians
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for preventing abuse within the education system.
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Allen Robertson
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